Bicycle and Pedestrian ImpactsContinue through Mid-May

Visitor Improvements at Golden Gate Bridge South End Close Golden Gate Bridge West Sidewalk & Battery East through Mid-May 2012

Main Cable Painting Continues along Both Sidewalks

Several critical projects are underway now at the Golden Gate Bridge that involve impacts to bicyclists and pedestrians.

SOUTH END VISITOR IMPROVEMENTS

WEST SIDEWALK and PORTIONS OF BATTERY EAST TRAIL CLOSED, January 17 to May 23, 2012 (weather depending); bicycles remain on EAST sidewalk 24/7 during the West Sidewalk closure.

As part of the partnership with the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District involving a series of visitor experience improvements on the south end of the span, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and National Park Service are making improvements to the section of the Battery East Bay Trail on the south end of the Golden Gate Bridge, including the portion leading onto the west sidewalk of the Golden Gate Bridge.

This construction effort is the final phase of improvements on the Battery East Bay Trail and will include installation of dedicated bicycle and pedestrian lanes, trail re-surfacing and grade improvements, replaced fencing and lighting, and construction of the Fort Point Vista. Bicyclists will be directed to use the east sidewalk for the duration of the closure.

In addition to the west sidewalk closure, detours through the Golden Gate Bridge plaza will change over the three month period to accommodate other construction activities. Signage will be updated to direct bicyclists and pedestrians.

East Sidewalk --- Status of Main Cable Painting
The Golden Gate Bridge Main Cable Painting operations are expanding with the addition of fixed-scaffolding at midspan along the east side main cable. The scaffolding installation was completed on December 2. The remaining rigging is being installed now and will be completed (weather depending) by about December 19. Then, paint operations will begin and continue through April 2012 (weather depending) before the scaffolding will be moved to the next location. Any delays on the east sidewalk, if any, will be minimal during this period.

West Sidewalk--- Status of Main Cable Painting
Painting operations the west side Main Cable resumed on December 5 and will continue at the current location through to April 2012 (weather depending).

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Other Elements of the Visitor Experience Improvements Underway Now

The Parks Conservancy and NPS, as a lasting legacy to the famed span, have developed a series of visitor enhancements to significantly expand opportunities and experiences for visitors to discover the rich history of this internationally acclaimed engineering marvel.

In commemoration of the 75th anniversary, significant visitor improvements planned include: Construction of a new visitor Pavilion to serve as a welcome and interpretive center; renovation of the historic Round House; upgrades to the Bridge Café; and enhancements to the Bridge Plaza and Golden Gate National Recreation Area surrounding parklands.